Christmas Cabs and Syrahs

Farpointe Cellar
Tasted Saturday, December 26, 2009 by mmurry with 465 views

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • 2007 Viña Cobos Cabernet Sauvignon Bramare 92 Points

    Argentina, Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo

    The nose had smoke, earth, blackberry, black currant, and some floral notes toward the end. The palate was rich and thick, with blackberry, black currant, spice, smoke, and an earthy finish.

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  • 2006 Piping Shrike Shiraz 90 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    The nose was very smoky, with tar, bacon, and blueberry. The palate was rich and juicy, with blueberry, tar, smoke, and a finish of bacon fat.

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  • 2005 Terra Valentine Cabernet Sauvignon Wurtele 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District

    The nose had a load of milk chocolate and plum. The palate had loads of chocolate, some plum, and a floral finish.

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  • 2005 Gravity Hills Syrah Base Camp 88 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    The nose had spice and red fruit, some leather, and a peppery finish. The palate was soft and fruity, with strawberry, cherry, and blueberry. It also had leather, spice, pepper, and some licorice on the finish.

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  • 2008 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Stump Jump 87 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

    The nose was a bit tight, but I did get a little spice, some floral notes, and a hint of blueberry. The palate was very fruity, with blueberry, cherry, and raspberry. It finished with spice, and lavender.

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Flight 2 (2 Notes)

  • 2008 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley 93 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    The nose had cherry, grilled meat, dried berries, coffee, and a little licorice at the end. The palate was soft and rich, with blueberry, cherry, roasted meat, licorice, and a smoky finish.

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  • 2007 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature 93 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    The nose had spicy chocolate, blackberry, cherry, smoke, and vanilla. The palate was soft and rich. with espresso, blackberry, cherry, smoke, and a spicy finish.

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